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University of Virginia
(UVA)
About
The University of Virginia is distinctive among institutions of higher education. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University sustains the ideal of developing, through education, leaders who are well-prepared to help shape the future of the nation. The University is public, while nourished by the strong support of its alumni. It is also selective; the students who come here have been chose...
The University of Virginia is distinctive among institutions of higher education. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University sustains the ideal of developing, through education, leaders who are well-prepared to help shape the future of the nation. The University is public, while nourished by the strong support of its alumni. It is also selective; the students who come here have been chosen because they show the exceptional promise Jefferson envisioned
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 101 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 25,795
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 8.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 13%
- Female : Male
- 55 : 45
- Staff
- 10,061
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
45 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | =36 | 67.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 64 | 61.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 64 | 64.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | =71 | 58.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 126–150 | 54.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 126–150 | 57.0 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 126–150 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 176–200 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 176–200 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 201–250 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 201–250 | 50.6 | 2026 |
QS
41 subjectsUS News
31 subjectsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Virginia?
University of Virginia's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 268, THE Rank =166, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =137.
When was University of Virginia founded?
University of Virginia was founded in 1819.
What are the top subjects at University of Virginia?
Top subjects at University of Virginia include: Library & Information Science, Education & Training, Law & Legal Studies, Psychology, Medical Technology.
Where is University of Virginia located?
University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, United States.